China's Economy Slows Amid Consumption Woes and Investment Decline
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China's November retail sales growth sharply missed expectations, indicating a deepening economic slowdown with declines in consumption, investment, and industrial output, amid ongoing property sector struggles and cautious consumer sentiment. Despite government pledges for policy support, concerns remain about the sustainability of growth and reliance on exports, with calls for structural reforms and increased domestic demand measures.
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- China's economy stalls in November as calls grow for reform Reuters
- China’s Consumer Frailty Leaves Economy Exposed to Trade Jitters Bloomberg.com
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